Day: February 18, 2026
Ramadan: UN scribe laments humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sudan, others
As Muslims around the world commence Ramadan fast today, United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed worry over persistent conflict, hunger, displacement in Gaza,…
Cardi B confirms split from boyfriend, Diggs 3 months after birthing their child
American rapper, Cardi B, has confirmed separation from her new lover and Footballer, Stefon Diggs. Cardi B confirmed their split while responding to a post…
Rapists should be castrated, burnt alive – Singer Simi
Afrobeats singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has sparked controversy after calling for capital punishment for rapists. THE PRIME NEWS reports that Nigeria is…
Tems, Burna Boy become African artistes with most Billboard Hot 100 entries
The duo of Nigerian singers, Tems and Burna Boy have broken their tie with South African group, Seether, as the African artists with the most…
Naira appreciates highest exchange rate against US dollar
The Naira has appreciated to nearly two years’ highest against the United States Dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday….
Nigerian stock market sheds N577bn after N11.86tn gain
The Nigerian equities market reversed its recent bullish trend on Tuesday, recording a loss of N577 billion after several days of gains totaling over N11.86…
Ramadan, Lent begin today across the globe
Millions of Muslims and Christians around the world are beginning observances of Ramadan and Lent today, marking periods of spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion in…

